Seven possible mechanisms for Escherichia coli diarrhea

Schlager, T.A.; Guerrant, R.L.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America 2(3): 607-624

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0891-5520
PMID: 3074118
Document Number: 308983
Escherichia coli has long been recognized as a potential enteric pathogen. This versatile organism has taught us much about the virulence traits responsible for a wide range of types of diarrheal diseases and their pathogenesis. Seven possible mechanisms for E. coli diarrhea are presented in this article.

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